VOSH protective clothing to mitigate the effects of COVID-19
Description of the operation
The subject of the investment project is the establishment of production capacity for the mass production of VOSH smart protective clothing. With the project it has applied for, the company is responding to the needs of overburdened healthcare systems (during the COVID-19 epidemic healthcare workers are the most exposed to the virus and consequently to the risks of infection, serious illness and death).
Purpose of the operation
The purpose of the operation is to make a concrete contribution to:
- Containing the spread of COVID-19 by effectively protecting healthcare workers who save lives and are exposed to the deadly virus every day.
- Reducing the high costs of the health insurance fund associated with the costs of providing single-use protective equipment.
- Protecting the environment at the level of technology, equipment and product. Objectives of the operation The general objective of the operation is to prevent COVID-19 infections in the workplace. The specific objectives of the operation are as follows:
- To protect thousands of healthcare workers who come into contact with people infected with COVID-19.
- To reduce the costs of health insurance funds for COVID-19 protective clothing.
- To replace the use of single-use coveralls with reusable ones – less burden on the environment.
- To increase self-sufficiency in protective clothing in Slovenia and the EU.
Results of the operation
The result of the completed operation will be the establishment of production capacity for the mass production of VOSH smart protective clothing. In the period 2021-2025, more than 1,000 VOSH protective garments will be produced weekly. The company's employees will be appropriately trained to produce smart protective clothing. The operation will also enable efficient use of energy, use of renewable energy sources, lower consumption of raw materials, reduced waste and recycling or use of waste raw materials. www.eu-skladi.si
"The investment is co-financed by the Republic of Slovenia and the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund"
